11 Best Japanese Restaurants in Kailua Kona

Seiji's Sushi Japanese
75-5669 Ali‘i Dr #1106, Kailua-Kona

Customers` Favorites

Tempura Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura
Ono Nigiri and Tuna Roll
Tuna Poke Appetizer
Chef Special Roll
Assorted Sashimi
Seiji's Special
Agedashi Tofu
Seaweed Salad
Seafood Salad
Volcano Roll

“We had our best Sushi ever 🇯🇵 😀👍“

4.9 Superb182 Reviews
SUSHI COCORO & UDON NOODLE Japanese • $$
75-5699 Ali‘i Dr 1st Floor, Suite F, Kailua-Kona

Customers` Favorites

Kona Sunset Crunchy California and Rainbow Roll
Dragon Roll with Cream Cheese
Da Tuna and Red Hot Lava Roll
Nigori \u0026 Roll Combo
California Crunchy Roll
Hawaiian Poke Chirashi
Green Tea Cheese Cake
Nigiri and Roll Combo
Spicy Ahi Poke Inari
Kailua Godzilla Roll

“Absolutely yummy first stop on our trip so glad we stopped“

4.6 Superb439 Reviews
Yama Sushi & Grill Japanese • $$
74-5586 Palani Rd #11, Kailua-Kona

Customers` Favorites

Karaage
Sashimi
Bento

“Yama Sushi just earned its place as my favorite restaurant in Kona! BY FAR, the BEST food and service in the area. I dropped in to place an order for takeout, and a sweet young lady immediately met me at the door, seated me, and presented me with menus and a tumbler of ice water. The menu was exciting with a great variety of Asian specialties and beautiful looking desserts. The vibe was casual, yet classy. My order was ready in under 15 minutes and the young lady even held the door for me on the way out. I got the Spicy Garlic Shrimp lunch special. This was the tastiest shrimp dish I've ever eaten! Shrimps were fluffy and moist. They were seared in a spicy, tangy, sweet sauce that made the flavor and texture perfect. It came with a finely shredded cabbage salad that had a delightfully sweet dressing. The miso soup was very authentic with deep, rich flavors. Even the white rice had me wondering how they cooked it so perfectly! Mahalo, Yama Sushi for serving me a meal that deserves way more than five stars and for treating me like a VIP. I will definitely be back soon!“

4.6 Superb108 Reviews
SHIONO-YA Japanese • $
74-5594 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona

“Great service! Yummy food! Never disappoints!“

4.7 Superb17 Reviews
Tenkatori Kona Chicken • $
74-5533 Luhia St k4, Kailua-Kona

Customers` Favorites

Japanese Style Fried Chicken Thigh
Chicken Boneless Thigh Bento
Flat Chicken Wings Bento
Potato Croquettes Bento
Fried Chicken Karaage
Stir-Fried Carrots
唐揚げカレー
Chicken Gizzard 1
Tater Tots Bento
Macaroni Salad

“Love their signature Boneless Chicken Thighs and their potato salad too! 👍👍“

4.9 Superb126 Reviews
Sakura | Sushi • Japanese Sushi • $$
75-1027 Henry St #108b, Kailua-Kona

Customers` Favorites

Tropical Storm Roll
Furikake Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken
Vegetable Tempura
Spider Man Roll
Chicken Teriyaki
Salmon Poppers
Sashimi Deluxe
Rainbow Sashimi
Tempura Shrimp

“Our server Angel was amazing! Super friendly, prompt and engaging!“

4.5 Superb263 Reviews
Sushi Sam Sushi • $$$
75-5626 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Tuna with Tempura Shrimp Roll
Assorted Nigiri and Gunkan Sushi
Wagyu Potstickers
Seafood Sunomono
Assorted Sashimi
Spicy Tuna Rolls
Signature Roll
Spicy Ahi Roll
Salmon Sashimi
Rainbow Roll

“Absolutely a fan of Sam’s sushi.
Naomi and Yuki are always warm smiling welcoming. Amazing service and crazy delicious food! Ahi tataki and special roll all day long. I swear the ahi is caught the hour of it being served to you. Highly recommend! Reservation only! Make sure to call in.“

4.5 Superb132 Reviews
IZAKAYA SHIONO KONA Izakaya • $$
74-5599 Pawai Pl B4 & B5, Kailua-Kona

Customers` Favorites

Tuna Sashimi and Unfiltered Cold Sake
5 Sashimi Chef's Choice
Spicy Garlic Edamame
Mini Tonkatsu Ramen
Mini Tonkotsu Ramen
Salmon Skin Salad
Global Dumplings
California Roll
Chicken Katsu
Chirashi Sushi

“The staff are wonderful & their food is incredible.“

4.4 Superb224 Reviews
You Make the Roll Sushi • $
75-5725 Ali‘i Dr # D101, Kailua-Kona

Customers` Favorites

Kai Roll and Spicy Ahi Tuna
Ninja Star Roll with Papaya
Teriyaki Chicken
California Roll
Big Island Roll
Spicy Sauce
Ninja Roll
Jenna Roll
Mele Roll
Ahi Roll

“My husband got a ninja star roll and said this was some of the best sushi he’s ever had. The wait time said 2 hours when we first walked up, but we only got the 1 roll and only waited maybe 10 minutes, so we were really happy about that.

Definitely a must try when in Kona!“

4.3 Superb150 Reviews
KENICHI PACIFIC SUSHI*STEAK*SEAFOOD FUSION Asian Fusion • $$
78-6831 Ali‘i Dr D125, Kailua-Kona

Customers` Favorites

Sashimi with Nishime Vegetable Rice & Miso Soup Tuna Yellowtail Salmon and Kona Kampachi
Aspen Roll Salmon Skin Roll Vegetable Roll
World Famous Dynamite Shrimp
Macadamia Nut Crusted Lamb
Tempura Fried Ice Cream
Inside Out Roll Special
Kona Bananas Foster
Tenderloin Carpaccio
Kenichi Duck Confit
Firecracker Shrimp

“Best Asian ribs and sushi ever!“

4 Good645 Reviews
Genki Sushi USA. Sushi Bar • $
74-5450 Makala Blvd #202, Kailua-Kona

Customers` Favorites

California Tempura Roll
Tempura Crab Roll - WA
Soft Shell Crab Roll
Dynamite Spicy Tuna
Imitation Crab Sushi
California Roll 2
Stack of Plates
Kabocha Tempura
California Roll
Ahi Poke Bowl

“This is AUTHENTIC Japanese conveyor sushi! The food was fresh, delicious, and filling. The service was prompt and friendly. The atmosphere was clean, easy to talk in, and brite. Ordering was easy and the bullet train conveyor was super fun.“

3.5 Good141 Reviews

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